Michael Appleton: An introduction to the Leicester City caretaker

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SWANSEA, WALES – OCTOBER 21: Michael Appleton, caretaker manager of Leicester City reacts during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Leicester City at Liberty Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

So here’s the lowdown on Leicester City’s caretaker manager, Michael Appleton:

Former player for Manchester United, Preston North End, and West Bromwich Albion.
Former assistant manager at West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City (to Craig Shakespeare).
Former Oxford United, Portsmouth, Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers manager.
Current Leicester City caretaker-manager

The Beginning: Manchester United

Originally from Salford in Greater Manchester, the 41-year old began his lifelong footballing career in the seminal Manchester United youth setup from 1992–1994.

By all accounts, he was a tenacious player – a central midfielder by trade with an appetite for a challenge. He was comfortable on the ball and scored a goal or two, too.

After two years there, he turned professional at the age of 19. Appleton only appeared twice in a United shirt before being loaned to Lincoln City (playing four times).

The Mancunian also played on loan at Wimbledon and Grimsby Town.